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Elle France magazine writer, Nathalie Dolivo had the ultimate payer dans la bouche moment. In a recent blog post for the magazine's website titled "Black Fashion Power," Dolivo wrote:

"For the first time, the chic has become a plausible option for a community so far pegged [only] to its street wear codes."

She suggests that the style bar in the Black community has grown greatly thanks to Michelle Obama. Such a statement, as well as the post in its entirety (which Elle France removed as of January 24, 2012), had readers' undies in a bunch. Granted, the First Lady has flawless style, however there are many Black women who pioneered fashion not only in the Black community but the world. Check out some of the fashion icons that ruled the school way before Mrs. Obama was around...

Media mogul Arianna Huffington announces the launch of HuffPost TV, which is technically a re-launch of AOL TV re-packaged under the mighty Huffington Post brand and kicks off today. [HuffPo]
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What is motivating consumers today? That's the million dollar question. In an insightful Internet Week presentation by Huffington Post Editor-in-Chief, Arianna Huffington, and Johnson & Johnson VP of Corporate Affairs, Brian Perkins, the driving force behind today's consumerism is revealed. While we already know that sex sells, there now appears to be a new player in the game - Philanthropy. More»

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Steven Rosenbaum launched his new book Curation Nation at the National Arts Club, and the New York Foundation For The Arts celebrated their 40th anniversary at the Chelsea Modern. Check out photos from the events! More»

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